Frequently Asked Questions

We’re here to take the stress out of your Queenstown wedding planning and keep everything easy and fun. So, we’ve listed a bunch of common questions and answers on this page to help you in the planning process.

Can I choose the suppliers for my wedding package?

All Shaken & Stirred weddings include a registered marriage celebrant from the Your Big Day team and professional photography from Kellie Francis Photography or Emmaline Photography. The other suppliers involved in your wedding are the very best in the business. We select the right matches for you based on your requirements and budget. Depending on availability there may be an opportunity for you to choose some suppliers for your wedding day. If you have any specific requests for vendors please let us know in your initial enquiry.

What happens if it rains?

We’re not afraid to get wet but we do want you to be happy and comfortable on your wedding day. We will keep a keen eye on the weather forecast and have a plan B (and plan C) that we can action quickly if we need to.

Options include:
– changing the time/date
– changing locations
– clear umbrellas
– indoor spaces/venues

Click here for What To Do If It Rains On Your Queenstown Wedding Day.

Can we pay by credit card?

Of course… And no extra fees apply!

Can we pay in installments?

Absolutely! Our most popular payment plan is 30% deposit, 30% three months before your wedding date and 40% one month before your wedding date.

What’s the best time of year to get married in Queenstown?

Any time!

Summer (Dec, Jan & Feb)
– long hot days, late sunsets, warm temperatures, but always be prepared for the weather to turn

Autumn (Mar, Apr & May)
– cool in the mornings and evenings, vibrant colours in April, lots of long weekends

Winter (Jun, Jul & Aug)
– short days, early sunsets, cold temperatures but often sunny, snow capped mountains

Spring (Sep, Oct, Nov)
– spring snow in September, temperatures and daylight hours increasing.

What dress and suit hire options do you have?

We have a wide range of attire available for hire in a variety of different styles and sizes.

Options include but are not limited to:

– wedding dresses
– wedding skirts
– wedding tops
– wedding veils
– wedding furs
– wedding suits
– wedding jackets
– wedding hair accessories

There is an opportunity for you to try on different styles before deciding on what’s right for you.

Where can the helicopter land for a heli-wedding?

There are heaps of different landing options for your Queenstown or Wanaka heli-wedding. Each location has a unique and beautiful view for your wedding ceremony and wedding photos.

The location you choose will likely depend on the season you’re getting married, the timing of your ceremony, the view you want for the background and your wedding budget.

We’ve compiled all the info you need to choose your heli-wedding location here.

Can we get a breakdown of costs for our package quote?

We do not provide an itemised breakdown of costs for two key reasons:

– We are not at liberty to disclose the pricing of the other wedding suppliers that we work with, many of which offer us generous discounts that we can pass onto you as part of your package

– the cost for each individual item can depend on the package as a whole and what mix of elements are included

We can work with you on tweaking and changing your package quote until it’s the perfect mix for you.

When will our wedding photos and wedding video be ready?

You’ll receive a selection of sneak peek images from your wedding day within 72 hours of getting married! Your complete wedding gallery will be delivered online within 12 weeks of your wedding date.

If you book professional live streaming for your wedding ceremony the recorded version will be available to you within 48 hours. If a ceremony edit video is included in your package this will also be available within the same time period. Your final highlight wedding video will be complete within 12 weeks of your wedding date

See some recent wedding gallery highlights here and recent wedding videos here.

Try our fun “Create Your Wedding” builder!